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Twiner Family History

Twiner Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a maker of thread or twine an agent derivative of Old English twīnen ‘to twine’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Twiner family from?

You can see how Twiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twiner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Twiner families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Twiner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Twiner families in 1911.
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What did your Twiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twiner. 34% of Twiner men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Twiner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twiner were Insurance Inspector and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Insurance Inspector
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Twiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Twiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Twiner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 706 military records available for the last name Twiner. For the veterans among your Twiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Twiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Twiner in 1964 was 64, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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